Johny Antony, movie director of Malayalam films hails from Changanassery in Kottayam

Kottayam

Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...

 District. He gained valuable experience by working for about a decade as Associate to Directors like Thulasidas, Taha, Kamal and Jose Thomas., and made his directorial debut with the movie C.I.D. Moosa

C.I.D. Moosa

C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...

in 2003. He has seven movies under his credit by 2010.

Career

John Antony did his schooling from St. John's Baptist High School, Nedumkunnam

Nedumkunnam

Nedumkunnam is a picturesque Kerala village, located about 16 km East of Changanacherry on Changanacherry-Manimala Road, in Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is 3 km East of Karukachal towards Manimala/Cheruvally. Literally, it is the 'land of hills', being on the hilly terrain...

 and later education at NSS College, Changanassery. He started his film career as an assistant to directors like Thulasidas

Thulasidas

Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr...

, Thaha, Sivasanker, Nissar and Jose Thomas. He met the actor Dileep

Dileep (actor)

Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...

 in the sets of the movie Sudhinam, where he was assisting the director Nissar. Later in a few films where Dileep was in lead role Johny Antony overlapped as the associate director. This friendship encouraged Dileep to produce C.I.D. Moosa

C.I.D. Moosa

C.I.D.Moosa is a 2003 Malayalam slapstick comedy film written by the duo Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, directed by Johny Antony, and co-produced by and starring Dileep in the title role. The film also stars Harisree Ashokan, Cochin Haneefa, Jagathy Sreekumar, Bhavana, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Saleem...

Johny Antony's first film as a director. The film did good very good business in box office.

His next movie was Kochi Rajavu

Kochi Rajavu

Music : Vidyasagar...

with Dileep Rambha

Rambha (actress)

Vijaya Lakshmi , best known by her stage name Rambha, is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 100 South Indian films and also in Bollywood films. She had done several successful films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She paired up with popular heroes...

 & Kavya Madhavan

Kavya Madhavan

Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...

 in lead roles. . This was followed by Thuruppu Gulan

Thuruppu Gulan

Thuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr...

starring Mammootty

Mammootty

Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...

 and Sneha. It was a comedy packed passionate story featuring and loving father (Innocent) and a daring son (Mammootty

Mammootty

Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...

).

Inspector Garud with Dileep and Kavya Madhavan in major roles was the next to follow. Dileep plays a corrupt and funny Police officer who never leaves a chance to make money. But later he switches on to serious duty and adventures.

In 2008, he directed Cycle

Cycle (film)

Cycle is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony and written by James Albert, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vinu Mohan, Sandhya, Bhama, and Jagathy Sreekumar...

, a movie starring Vineeth Sreenivasan

Vineeth Sreenivasan

Vineeth Sreenivasan is an Indian playback singer, film actor, director, and screenwriter. He is the son of actor Sreenivasan. He made his debut as a director with his film Malarvaadi Arts Club .- Biography :...

, Vinu Mohan & Bhama

Bhama

Bhama is an Indian film actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam films. She debuted in 2007 through Nivedyam directed by A. K. Lohithadas.-Career:...

 which was an intriguing and suspenseful film laced with humour and youthful energy.

Film Director

Year	Title	Cast
2011	Masters Masters (film) -Cast:* Prithviraj as ASP Sriramakrishnan* Sasikumar as Milan Paul* Ananya* Mithra Kurian * Parvathi Menon* Pia Bajpai* Biju Menon* Salim Kumar* Mukesh as Selvam's uncle...	Prithviraj Prithviraj Sukumaran Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.... , Sasikumar M. Sasikumar M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram... , Pia Bajpai, Ananya Ananya (actress) Ayilya Nair , better known by her stage name Ananya, is an Indian film actress, who appears in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut in Malayalam with Positive and debuted the following year in Tamil with Naadodigal, which emerged a critical and commercial success...
2009	Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Ee Pattanathil Bhootham Ee Pattanathil Bhootham is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony. Ee Pattanathil Bhootham stars Mammootty, Kavya Madhavan, & Innocent.-Plot:...	Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.... , Innocent
2008	Cycle Cycle (film) Cycle is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony and written by James Albert, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vinu Mohan, Sandhya, Bhama, and Jagathy Sreekumar...	Vineeth Sreenivasan Vineeth Sreenivasan Vineeth Sreenivasan is an Indian playback singer, film actor, director, and screenwriter. He is the son of actor Sreenivasan. He made his debut as a director with his film Malarvaadi Arts Club .- Biography :... , Vinu Mohan, Bhama Bhama Bhama is an Indian film actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam films. She debuted in 2007 through Nivedyam directed by A. K. Lohithadas.-Career:... , Sandhya Sandhya (actress) Revathi , known by her stage name Sandhya, is an Indian film actress who acts primarily in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her debut as an actress in the 2004 Tamil film Kaadhal , her performance in which earned her a Filmfare Award and Tamil Nadu State Film Award...
2007	Inspector Garud	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Vijayaraghavan Vijayaraghavan Vijayaraghavan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai.-Biography:... , Innocent
2006	Thuruppu Gulan Thuruppu Gulan Thuruppu Gulan is a Malayalam comedy film released in the year 2006, which had Mammootty and Sneha in the lead roles. Others in the cast include Innocent, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Cochin Haneefa.-Plot:Mr...	Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Sneha, Innocent, Devan(actor)
2005	Kochi Rajavu Kochi Rajavu Music : Vidyasagar...	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:... , Rambha Rambha (actress) Vijaya Lakshmi , best known by her stage name Rambha, is an Indian film actress. She has acted in over 100 South Indian films and also in Bollywood films. She had done several successful films in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She paired up with popular heroes...
2003	CID Moosa	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Bhavana Bhavana Balachandran Karthika Menon , better known by her stage name Bhavana , is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in Kamal's super hit Nammal , which won her critical acclaim and various honors... , Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.... , Ashish Vidyarthi Ashish Vidyarthi Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Hindi films and lately in South Indian films. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Drohkaal in 1995....

Assistant Film Director

Year	Title	Director	Cast
2001	Sundarapurushan	Jose Thomas	Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Devayani, Nandhini Kausalya (actress) Kausalya , also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She was purusing a modelling career, before she debuted in the 1996 Malayalam film April 16 by Balachandra Menon...
2001	Ee Parakkum Thalika	Thaha	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Nithya Das, Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is a Malayalam film actor who is known for his comedy roles. He has acted in more than 75 Malayalam films.-Early life:...
1999	Panchapandavar	K.K. Haridas	Vijayaraghavan Vijayaraghavan Vijayaraghavan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai.-Biography:... , Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious... , Mamukkoya Mamukkoya Mamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career... , Zainuddin
1999	Udayapuram Sulthan	Jose Thomas	Dileep Dileep (actor) Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam... , Preetha Vijayakumar, Captain Raju Captain Raju Captain Raju is a Malayalam film actor. He was born at Omallur in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.After finishing his graduation in Zoology, Raju joined the Indian Army as a first class officer at the age of 21. He started acting in films after leaving the army service. He has acted in more than... , Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India....
1995	Manikya Chempazhukka	Thulasidas Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr...	Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Matu, Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.... , Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...
1995	Thirumanassu	Aswathi Gopinath	Saikumar, Charmila, Narendra Prasad Narendra prasad Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala.... , Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan Oduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...
1994	Poochakkaru Mani Kettum	Thulasidas Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr...	Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:... , Sunitha, Kalpana Kalpana (actress) Kalpana refers to any of the following.* Kalpana , a Malayalam actress.* Kalpana , a Kannada actress....
1992	Ezhara Ponnana	Thulasidas Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr...	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Kanaka Kanaka (actress) Kanaka Mahalakshmi, mononymously known as Kanaka , is a South Indian film actress. She was considered one of the leading actress in the Tamil film industry. She is a daughter of the actress Devika.- Personal :... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... , Siddique Siddique (actor) Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
1991	Chanchattam	Thulasidas Thulasidas Thulasidas is an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the late 1980s he has directed some 25 movies.-Filmography:*Again Kasargod Khader Bhai *College Kumaran *Rakshakan *Avan Chandiyude Makan *Mr...	Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Jagathy Jagathy Jagathy is a place in the district of Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala, India.... , Manoj K Jayan